In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

BUDGAM: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today inspected a workshop on digitisation of Jamabandis, GIS Mapping of Land Records, and updation of Mutations held at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall, Budgam.

The workshop is part of a series of programs being conducted across all nine tehsils of Budgam i.e, Khag, Beerwah, Budgam, Narbal, Magam, Chadoora, Charar-i-Sharief, B.K. Pora and Khansahib, aimed at training revenue staff and sensitizing stakeholders about the process of modernising land records under the ongoing Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).

During the inspection, DDC interacted with the resource persons and participants, stressing the need for accuracy, transparency, and time-bound completion of digitisation work. He observed that comprehensive digitisation of Jamabandis (Record of Rights), mapping of land parcels on GIS platforms, and timely updation of mutations will ensure easy access to records, minimization of land disputes, curbing of malpractices, and improved public service delivery.

He said that the digitisation of land records is a reformative step towards efficient governance and citizen empowerment. “Our goal is to build a transparent, technology-driven, and people-friendly land records system that provides clarity and security to every landholder,” he remarked.

DDC directed the revenue officers to ensure that every tehsil in Budgam completes the exercise within the fixed timelines and that field verification, cross-checking, and updation processes are carried out meticulously. He also laid emphasis on public awareness, directing that people should be regularly informed about the benefits of digitised records and their right to access them.

He  further added that once digitisation and GIS mapping are completed, mutation updation, issuance of copies, and grievance redressal related to land will become much faster and more reliable, reducing delays and bringing accountability to the system.

The workshop witnessed active participation from tehsil-level revenue officials, patwaris, and technical staff, who were trained in data handling, mutation updation, and use of GIS-based tools for mapping and record management in the district. DC was accompanied by Tehsildar Budgam, other concerned officers during the inspection.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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